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Two teens killed in Union crash after failing to stop for police
Two teenagers died late Saturday night after the driver of the car they were in failed to stop for police and sped …
POLL QUESTION
Hanukkah means family time for Bangor rabbi
Like Jewish families around the world, the Siemers began celebrating the Festival of Lights after the sunset on Sunday.
Outdoors
See how you would fare during a black bear encounter with this quiz
Black bear attacks are rare in Maine. But it’s important to know what to do if you come across one.
Jay woman dies in 2-vehicle crash in Sidney
A Chevrolet pickup truck crossed the centerline on Route 27, colliding with an oncoming Toyota Tundra.
REGION:
Minor earthquake recorded near Waldoboro
A 1.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Waldoboro area shortly after 4 p.m. Saturday.
Opinion
EDITORIALS
Why we must remember the ‘date which that will live in infamy’
The old problem of looking inward instead of outward remains. History repeats itself endlessly and is reason to remember Pearl Harbor.
The Point
THE POINT
The 4 things that could sway Lewiston’s unprecedented mayoral race
If Robert Macdonald wins, it means his base of voters showed up to send him back, sending a message to Ben Chin — and all Maine Democrats — that sometimes, even a well-funded, well-executed and aggressive campaign isn’t enough.
Sports
Special teams spark Eagles’ stunning upset of Patriots
FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts — Somehow, some way, the Philadelphia Eagles, lucky enough to be in the NFL East, are still alive in their hunt for the …
Outdoors
Outdoors
Amid funding stalemate, uncertainty looms over Land for Maine’s Future
With more than two dozen projects stalled, conservation advocates are stepping up political efforts on lawmakers to make Gov. LePage release their funding.
Homestead
Homestead
‘Armchair gardening': Seed catalog season tantalizes gardeners
Short, gloomy days, colder weather and long nights can mean just one thing for the garden enthusiast or farmer — seed catalog season is here again.
Business
Attorney general’s office warns of IRS scam
A number of Maine residents have recently reported they have been targets of scams, in which an individual pretending to be an IRS representative calls in attempt to collect a debt.
Next
Next
Alone for the holidays? Here’s how Mainers can sidestep the blues
“This can be a time to simply come together, appreciate your home and the goodness in your life and share a healthy, simple meal,” Henrietta “Hank” Poons said.
Food
MAINE COURSE
Mini Turtle Cheesecakes
Is home cooking easy? It can be, for sure. You can whip up delicious bites in no time using abbreviated ingredients lists and quicker techniques. …
Events
WEST OF THE FIELDS
New music including Animal Collective, Wild Nothing, Autolux and DIIV on this week’s West Of The Fields podcast
I premiered new tracks from Givers, Grimes, Coldplay and Courtney Barnett this week on the show, while the retro alternative set rounded up some classic UK punk from the ’70s and early ’80s.
Crime & Courts
- Obama tries to ease anxiety over terrorism
- Jay woman dies in 2-vehicle crash in Sidney
- Hanukkah means family time for Bangor rabbi
- California shooters likely planned multiple attacks, official says
- Tough decisions ahead as Paris climate talks enter next phase
- Former President Jimmy Carter says he’s cancer-free
